Program Engagement Co-Facilitator - INTREPID Lab, Youth-VAST

Ocean State Job Lot; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Program Engagement Co-Facilitator to support youth facing challenges related to vaping and substance use. This role involves co-facilitating youth advisory meetings, developing youth-friendly resources, and engaging with community organizations to enhance youth participation. The ideal candidate will have lived experience with mental health and/or addictions, strong communication skills, and a passion for supporting youth in their recovery journey. Join a mission-driven team committed to fostering resilience and empowering young individuals in Ontario.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health and/or addictions.
• Experience supporting youth engagement and co-creation models.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate youth advisory meetings and peer-support sessions.
• Contribute to program evaluation and data collection.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Bilingualism (French/English)

Education

Experience with youth engagement

Experience in mental health or addiction support

Tools

MS Office

Social Media

Job description

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Through its core values ofCourage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan:Connected CAMH,to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental HealthisHealth.

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The INTREPID Lab is a hub for research and health services programming on nicotine addiction. Our goal is to synthesize and discover new knowledge in the treatment of nicotine addiction, validate technology-mediated methods and processes for delivering treatment and use these methods to scale up research discoveries to health services programs through our network of over 300 primary- and community-care partner organizations. In meeting its objectives, the INTREPID Lab works with technology vendors, in addition to creating its own technology-based methods and protocols, for research and subsequent integration into health services programs.

The Youth Vaping, Substance Use, and Technology Dependence (Youth-VAST) Program at CAMH is dedicated to supporting Ontario youth aged 12 to 21 who are facing challenges related to vaping, substance use, and technology dependence. Youth-VAST offers comprehensive services, including assessments, individual therapy, and group treatments, both in-person at the Queen Street site and virtually. The program emphasizes developing healthy coping strategies, providing specialized treatment, and fostering resilience among youth. Through a centralized intake process, care coordinators conduct thorough assessments to tailor personalized care plans, which may involve arts-based activities, peer support, physical health initiatives, and psychoeducation. Youth-VAST is committed to creating a supportive environment that empowers young individuals to navigate their recovery journey effectively.

The INTREPID Lab is currently seeking one (1) casual Program Engagement Co-Facilitator. Reporting to the manager, the successful candidate will have lived/living experience with nicotine/vaping use, problem technology use, and/or substance use. They will apply a broader system-level perspective to support system and service planning, education, and research activities within the Youth-VAST program and the wider INTREPID Lab community. The Co-Facilitators will collaborate with service providers, educators, and researchers to align project and program goals, staffing, activities, and outcomes more closely with the needs of individuals with lived or living experience.

Key Responsibilities:

The Program Engagement Co-Facilitator will be responsible for:

• Engagement & Facilitation
  • Co-facilitate youth advisory meetings and peer-support sessions.
  • Collaborate with youth, community organizations, and healthcare teams to enhance youth participation in program planning and decision-making.
• Education & Resource Co-Creation
  • Assist in the development of youth-friendly resources for INTREPID (e.g., webinars, infographics, info sheets, social media content).
  • Support knowledge translation activities to promote awareness and best practices in youth addiction care.
  • Participate in community outreach initiatives to engage youth in treatment and research opportunities.
• Research & Program Development
  • Contribute to program evaluation, focus groups, data collection, and reporting to inform service improvements.
  • Assist in administrative tasks related to engagement activities as needed, including the recruitment and onboarding of youth advisors and research participants.

Successful applicants will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion; encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable CAMH policies, as well as all regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at 1025 Queen Street West.

• The successful candidate will have lived experience with mental health and/or addictions and experience supporting safe and meaningful engagement for transitional aged youth. You will have an openness to diverse perspectives on mental health, addictions, nicotine/vaping use, problem technology use, and related issues affecting youth across Ontario.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills are required, along with professionalism, a positive attitude, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working within a co-creation model—where power sharing, inclusion, and collaboration among diverse experts are central to success—is an asset.
• Experience with participatory action research, client-oriented research, and/or youth-led initiatives is desirable.
• Successful candidates will possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• The ability to work with stakeholders of diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds is essential, as is an appreciation of diversity.
• A high degree of familiarity with MS Office, e-mail and social media are required.
• Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language would be considered an asset.

All applicants offered and accepting employment must complete a Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check. The offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of the satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check.

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

CAMH is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace that is free from any form of discrimination and harassment. We actively encourage individuals from equity-deserving communities, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized communities, LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including those who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges) to apply for our available positions.We appreciate the interest of all applicants and wish to ensure that all candidates have an equitable opportunity. If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please inform us.If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by emailing [e-mail] or calling 416 535 8501 x 32400. Please note that we will not respond to any calls or emails related to employment inquiries.

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